Artist Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

An Artist in the commercial art industry creates visual content for advertising campaigns, promotional materials, and product packaging. They are typically responsible for designing and creating visual elements such as logos, illustrations, layouts, and photos that help to sell a product or service. Their work often involves collaboration with marketers, copywriters, and art directors to ensure the visual elements align with the marketing objectives and brand identity.

Important skills for an Artist in the commercial art industry include creativity, and strong visual design and communication skills. They should also have proficiency in design software like Adobe Creative Suite. A degree in graphic design or a related field can be beneficial, and some positions may require professional certifications like Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) or Certified Graphic Designer from the Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC). Prior to becoming an artist in this industry, individuals often gain experience in roles such as Graphic Design Intern, Junior Graphic Designer, or Visual Communication Specialist.

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Realtime Asset Artist (Project Hire)

  • Culver City, CA (5 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Culver City, CA (5 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Work with production support to plan schedules, commit to deliveries, and inspire artists to deliver great results Lead, coach, and mentor artists to create a unified vision for projects Baseline: Portfolio...

Production Artist 2, Graphic Digital Design

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago

WHO YOULL WORK WITH You will report directly to the Studio Senior Manager, while working in collaboration with fellow Graphic Production Artists and Graphic Designers....

Senior Video Editor, Prime Video

  • Culver City, CA (5 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Culver City, CA (5 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago

This Senior Video Editor will join an In-House AV Creative Studio that embraces a future where our creative storytelling contributes to our goal of becoming the worlds most beloved video streaming...

Video Editor, Prime Video

  • Culver City, CA (5 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Culver City, CA (5 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago

This Video Editor will join an In-House AV Creative Studio embracing a future where our creative storytelling contributes to our goal of becoming the worlds most beloved video streaming company....

Model/Texture Artist (Temporary)

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 1 day ago

Artist to work on projects within our VFX department....

Digital Sculptor - California Advanced Studio

  • Pasadena, CA (22 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pasadena, CA (22 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Design Studio in Pasadena, California on a full-time basis....

Senior Product Designer, Ads Platform

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and...

Sr. Product Designer - Digital Products Studio

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 2 days ago

The global Red Bull Digital Products & Services technology team is responsible for building, launching, and maintaining cutting edge technology solutions to support all global consumer-facing...

Screen Printer / Serigrafia

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Se Habla Espanol!! We are looking for a reliable screen printer with at least 3+ years of experience. The job requires knowledge of automatic & manual presses, preferably M&R. Responsibilities and...

Full-Time Video Editor/Videographer for E-Commerce Product Videos (LA)

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We are VersaDesk, and were an ergonomic furniture company based in Los Angeles, specializing in height-adjustable desks and workspace solutions. Were currently looking for a full-time Video...

Video Editor

  • Westlake Village, CA (22 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Westlake Village, CA (22 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 6 days ago

PennyMac is looking for an experienced, creative, and nimble Contract Video Editor to join our in-house video team, Greatness Lives Here Studios. As a Contract Video Editor at PennyMac, you will...

Sr Technical Artist

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Join the award-winning team that created God of War Santa Monica Studio is seeking an experienced Technical Artist for the development of a new unannounced title!...

Well Known Artist Seeks A Sales Associate

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 days ago

un WELL KNOWN ARTIST SEEKS A SALES ASSOCIATE (USA) Tom Pergola Fine Art image 1 of 1 compensation: Commission based on sales employment type: job title: Fine art sales rep I'm a well known artist seeking...

Senior Product Designer

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Get to Know Us: BlackLine is a technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Since being founded in 2001, BlackLine has become the world's most trusted name in...

Lead Product Designer - Consumer Products

  • El Segundo, CA (8 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (8 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 11 days ago

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER.  Its our heritage and its also our future. Because we dont just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and...

Demographic Data for Santa Monica, CA

Moving to Santa Monica, CA? Find some basic demographic data about Santa Monica, CA below.


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Salary for Artist Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireCommercialArt research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Artists in Santa Monica, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
65.3%
Master's Degree
12.8%
Associate's Degree
11.2%
High School or GED
4.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.9%
Some College
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Artists in Santa Monica, CA
Less than 1 year
41.6%
4-6 years
27.0%
1-2 years
18.8%
2-4 years
12.1%
None
0.6%


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